It goes without saying that selling a home can be a complicated, time-consuming and emotionally challenging process. Having said that, there are things a homeowner can do to keep it as hassle free as possible. Five preventable mistakes to avoid when selling your home 1. Unkempt yard and walkways. Whether you are living at Continue reading…
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater 2021 Housing Market Predictions
An article published in the Catalyst (12.2.2020) titled, What’s ahead for the Tampa-St. Pete housing market (by Margie Manning), reveals that the volume of home sales in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan market is expected to outpace the national average in 2021. According to a realtor.com survey, the price gains for local sellers also are projected Continue reading…
Decorating a Small Space
If your studio apartment, small home, or living room is cramped and cluttered, there are things you can do to maximize space and make it appear bigger. According to The Spruce (https://www.thespruce.com/big-tips-for-decorating-a-small-room-452248), one of the biggest mistakes when decorating a small room is to fill the room with overstuffed or large furnishings. Smaller rooms and Continue reading…
Thanksgiving Day 2020, COVID-19 and Gratitude
Hands down Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday – a time for family, food, football and a time to reflect on the things I am most grateful for. However, as COVID-19 cases still surge across the country and within our communities, this Thanksgiving will look greatly different than it ever has before. Large gatherings and travel Continue reading…
Five Ways to Improve Your Home’s Selling Appeal
According to RE/MAX Metro realtor Estelia Mesimer, homeowners often ask how they can make their home more appealing to buyers, especially in today’s highly competitive real estate market. If you want your home to stand out among others with similar features, it is important that you put in time and effort to make it this Continue reading…
St. Petersburg’s Annual Shine Mural Festival 2020
The 2020 annual Shine Mural Festival kicked off in St. Petersburg on Saturday, 11.7 and runs through Saturday, 11.14. For the first time in the festival’s six year history, the artist lineup will be entirely composed of Florida-based muralists, with a focus on artists from Tampa Bay… all about keeping it local. SHINE 2020 Theme Continue reading…
Home Warranties – What You Need to Know
Homebuyers who purchase new construction usually get some type of warranty from the builder for the home’s materials and workmanship, including plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems for one, two or up to 10 years. Although appliances are often not covered by the builder, they generally come with a manufacturer’s warranty. In this case, it Continue reading…
Creative Outdoor Living Spaces
As we continue to address the public health concerns of COVID-19, adding amenities to our outdoor living space has become more popular and is driving innovations for homeowners. Once upon a time outdoor space was just a place for patio furniture and barbeque grill. Today, due in large part to the shelter-in-place mandates brought on Continue reading…
Adapting Your Home for Halloween During COVID-19
According to the CDC, like many holidays and celebrations in 2020, Halloween is bound to look different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those of you who plan on giving out candy to neighborhood ghosts and goblins, you may want to consider these ideas for a safer way to accommodate trick-or-treaters. Arrange candy outside The Continue reading…
Pinellas CARES – Where to Get Help
Unlike other states that are allowing the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures to run through the end of December, Florida’s moratorium expired on October 1st. Individuals, families and small businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic can now, thankfully, get emergency financial assistance through the County via the Pinellas CARES fund. Approved by the Pinellas Continue reading…
